Indications:
Larofen Forte 400 mg film-coated tablets contain ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory d. These work by reducing pain, fever and inflammation.
Larofen Forte 400 mg film-coated tablets are used for the treatment of rheumatic conditions such as arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), non-rheumatic joint conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis) or other muscle and joint conditions, as well as soft tissue injuries.
Larofen Forte
400 mg film-coated tablets are recommended for adults and adolescents with a body weight of over 40 kg (over 12 years).
In addition, Larofen Forte 400 mg film-coated tablets are used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain, such as headaches (including migraine), backache and muscle and joint pain, toothache, menstrual pain and acute pain and fever associated with the common cold.
How to take:
How to take Larofen Forte 400 mg film-coated tablets:
Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. You should not crush, chew or dissolve the tablet in your mouth, to avoid stomach or throat irritation. If you have a sensitive stomach, it is recommended to take this med with food.
The recommended dose is:
Rheumatic diseases
Adults:
Maximum daily dose: 2400 mg
The dose should be taken as follows:
One 400 mg tablet 3 times a day. The interval between 2 successive doses should be at least 4-6 hours.
Adolescents weighing more than 40 kg (over 12 years of age):
The daily dose is 20 mg/kg body weight, up to a maximum of 40 mg/kg body weight, divided into 3 - 4 doses of one 400 mg tablet each. The maximum daily dose is 2400 mg.
Mild to moderate pain and acute pain and fever
Adults and adolescents weighing more than 40 kg (over 12 years of age):
Maximum daily dose: 1200 mg.
The dose should be administered as follows:
One tablet taken as a single dose or up to 3 times a day when necessary. The interval between two successive doses should be at least 4-6 hours.
Migraine:
Maximum daily dose: 1200 mg.
The dose should be administered as follows:
One 400 mg tablet taken as needed, 1 to 3 times daily. The interval between two successive doses should be at least 4-6 hours.
Administration of a single dose higher than 400 mg does not provide better pain relief.
Menstrual pain:
Adults and adolescents weighing more than 40 kg (over 12 years of age):
Maximum daily dose: 1200 mg.
The dose should be administered as follows:
One tablet of Larofen Forte 400 mg film-coated tablets at the first signs of menstrual problems, 1 to 3 times a day. The interval between two successive doses should be at least 4-6 hours.
Presentation:
10 film-coated tablets